cent

This is the 1068th most frequent Dutch word.


cent

"Cent" in Dutch refers to a monetary unit equal to one-hundredth of a euro.


Here, 'cent' is used as a monetary unit in the plural form to indicate a subdivision of the currency.

Ik heb een euro en vijftig cent in mijn portemonnee.

I have one euro and fifty cents in my wallet.


In this sentence, 'cent' refers to a coin equal to one hundredth of a euro, used in its singular form.

Ze vond een cent op de grond liggen.

She found a cent lying on the ground.


Here, 'cent' is used metaphorically to emphasize the importance of even the smallest amounts of money.

Elke cent telt in deze moeilijke dagen.

Every cent counts in these tough times.